• ISBN13: 9788171567072
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Sociology and Anthropology
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Atlantic
• Publication Date: July 25, 2013
• Pages: 488
• Original Price: INR 1295.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 520 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Sociology / General

The matter of this book has been drawn from authentic sources : books written by Western scholars and papers published in eminent journals. The subject has been presented in an analytical style with central, side and running headings to facilitate understanding. Selected questions actually asked in various university examinations have been given at the end of each chapter for the purpose of preparation for the examinations. Bibliography at the end is for those who wish to engage in intense and wide reading.

Dr. Rajendra Kumar Sharma M.A., M.Phil, U.G.C. Research Fellow; Ph.D., LMI : Indian Sociological Society, U.P. Sociology Association, Uttar Pradesh Samaj Shashtra Parishad, is teaching post-graduate classes at N.A.S. P.G. College, Meerut. He is the author of dozens of papers and books on Sociology. A brilliant student throughout her distinguished carrier, Dr. Rachana Sharma, M.A., Ph.D., has written numerous books on psychology and management. Her Ph.D. research was highly acclaimed by scholars.

• 1. Introduction to Social Psychology
• 2. Social Psychology and other Branches of Knowledge
• 3. Primary Concepts : Society, Community, Institution, Association and Class
• 4. Social Motivation
• 5. Suggestion, Imitation and Sympathy
• 6. Personality and Culture
• 7. Social Perception
• 8. Person Perception
• 9. Parent-Child Relationship
• 10. Social Stimulation and Language
• 11. Rituals and Symbols
• 12. Myths and Legends
• 13. The Nation and National Character
• 14. Social Psychological Groups : Primary, Secondary and Reference
• 15. Social Organisation, Status and Role
• 16. Attitudes and their Measurement
• 17. Prejudice and Stereotypes
• 18. Socialization
• 19. Social Interactions and Social Processes
• 20. Social Norms and Social Control
• 21. Public and Public Opinion
• 22. Rumour
• 23. Propaganda
• 24. Fashion, Style, Fad and Craze
• 25. Leadership and Morale
• 26. The Crowd and Group Mind
• 27. The General Will
• 28. Group Tensions and Social Conflicts
• 29. International Tensions
• 30. Social Change
• 31. Social Progress
• 32. Freedom of the Press
• 33. Democracy and its Problems
• 34. Race and Racism
• 35. The Psychology of Revolution
• 36. Social Psychology of War and Peace
• Bibliography